Pantera as a winter rally car

Not to mention it will most likely melt. LOL

ALL WHEEL DRIVE is the ONLY way to go in Snow Rally Car, that's why the Subarus dominate!!!...Mark

Given the proper tires, I think the pantera would make an excellent snow car. All the weight is over the drive wheels. The biggest issues would likely be ground clearance and limited suspension travel.

And as Mark pointed out. Unless they separate the classes, no 2WD has a chance against the 4WD's

And, if you are just out having fun, fine. But if you drive hard enough to be competetive enough to win, sooner or later your luck will run out and you'll hit a tree. (Don't ask how I know this)

Doug M

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Originally posted by lastpushbutton:
Our friend and Pantera race driver Patrick Hals has been considering using a Pantera as a snow rally car next year. Here is a video of some other cars plowing the snow. I would think that the Pantera could be possibly one of the worst snow cars. I say this because of weight distribution and the likely hood of staying spun out. What do you think?


http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r...istorique/index.html

They make FANTASTIC bobsleds but they are Hell to push back up the hill!

Pat says the saction body rules do not allow AWD. It is a historical event. I drove an MGB in snow with the limited slip and went VERY well until finally the snow turned to ice and the front wheels froze and quit turning. It was over then.

A Lotus Europa might be an interesting choice...Mark

Jim Demick in New Mexico and Bud Hower in Nebraska both drive their Panteras year round, for long distances. On the cover of the Feb POCA Newsletter is a shot of Buds pre-L taken during a snowstorm. The Pantera has chains on the back tires and he's proceeding up a snow-covered dirt road.... Bud did replace his 10" rear Campys with 8"s for winter driving.

While the Pantera's mid engine configuration ought to have the weight distribution advantages of which we are all aware, I suspect it would still be a handful. The video seems to evidence that significant power advantages are mitigated in the slippery conditions. I assume based on his previous initiatives, Pat has the knowledge and resources to make the car light. That said, I recommend that he go for it. It would be a fun drive, terrific memory and excellent exposure for the marque.